Gathering of Priests and Religious of the Catholic Church

A combined one day gathering of the diocesan Priests of the Archieparchy of Thiruvananthapuram, Latin Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram zone of Changanacherry Archdiocese, Religious Priests of Bethany, Jesuits, Carmelites, OFM, CMI, Vincentian, MCBS, and nuns of all Congregations from Thiruvananthapuram and neighbouring places was held at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom on 30 April 2013. This gathering was in continuation of the “Ananthapuri Catholic Bible Convention” in connection with the observation of the Year of Faith. This is the first time that this kind of a gathering including the diocesan priests, religious priests and religious sisters is arranged.

The meeting began with a prayer followed by the welcome speech of Msgr. Eugine Perera. An introductory address was given by Rev. Fr. Santhen Charuvil. Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis (Major Archbishop Catholicos, Syro-Malankara Catholic Church) inaugurated the function. His Grace Soosa Pakaiam (Archbishop, Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum), gave the benedictory address. A Key-note address was given by Mar Raphael Thattil (Auxiliary Bishop, Trichur). Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios (Auxiliary Bishop, Archieparchy of Thiruvananthapuram) and Msgr. John V. Thadathil (Vicar General, Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum) made the felicitation speeches. Rev Fr. Sony Mundunadakkal expressed a few words of gratitude to all.

The gathering was concluded at noon with the Adoration of the Holy Eucharist and the sharing session of the participants. More than thousand priests and nuns participated in the gathering. An agape was arranged for all the participants.